XCEL Program

The Xcel (previously known as PREP OP) Optional Program is designed to offer a broad-based, affordable competitive experience outside the traditional Jr. Olympic Program to attract and retain a diverse group of athletes. The program gives young gymnasts an opportunity for:

Class students to participate in organized gymnastics events.

Those athletes who have competed in the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program and have qualified to Level 7 or above but need a more basic introduction to optional competition.

Those athletes who have competed in the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program at the Compulsory level and
would like to experience a basic optional program during their “off” season; while they train skills to move up in the JO Program, if they wish.

Those athletes who have either “retired” from the Jr. Olympic Program or do not wish to train or compete at Level 7 or 8.

Athletes not previously involved with USA Gymnastics to enter the program.

As with all of the competitive teams, admission is based on invitation after being evaluated by the team coaches